The utility tractor market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 4.85% to grow to US$24.890 billion by 2029 from US$17.861 billion in 2022.
Utility tractors are multi-purpose machines that are designed to incorporate as many applications as crop farming, construction site operations, landscape, and other different fields of application. They are designed to include a higher level of agility and power which enables them to perform activities such as mowing, tilling, and carting. Such qualities help them to be effective across numerous outdoor uses.
Utility tractors are majorly used in farming activities and the largest market for utility tractors based on geography is expected to be North America because of their agriculture sector’s share in the overall economy. The growing agriculture sector, technological advancements, and effective operational maintenance along with wider application are expected to boost the growth of the utility tractor market.
The world's population is increasing consistently and consequently, so is the demand for food. According to the estimates of the UN, the world population will be 9.8 billion in the year 2050, and 11.2 according to the calculations in the year 2100, which means food demand will be up by 50 percent by 2050, and in consequence, the market for utility tractors will be increased worldwide.
Agriculture is the major component that forms the backbone of the GDP of various developing economies. For example, the agriculture sector in India plays a vital role in India’s national GDP as per the United Nations CSAM report. Utility tractors of different sizes, types, and brands are essential for plowing, tilling, and pulling heavy implements. This also enables the farmer to face the challenge of increased demand of the growing population by raising the agricultural produce.
Utility tractors are also known as mini tractors which are economical and can be equipped with mowers, trailers, rotavators, harrows, and log splitters. The economic feature of the utility tractors is creating more demand among small farmers and business owners. Moreover, households that need to mow lawns, haul materials, and do other related tasks are adopting utility tractors. These utility tractors require less maintenance costs and repairs as compared to large models thus making them more affordable. Consequently, the utility tractor market is anticipated to grow owing to its cost efficiency.
The farmers are adopting technological and smart types of equipment to increase agricultural yield. The Indian Vision 2020 in the agriculture sector was to raise productivity and rapid diversification encouraging the farmers to adopt the utility tractors. India is the largest tractor industry with almost one-third of global production and Mahindra and Mahindra leading the market.
According to recent AEM statistics, unit sales of ag tractors with more than 100 horsepower climbed in the United States in 2023. Sales increased 3.2% in March compared to 2022, following a 2.8% gain in February over 2023. This rising demand for compact utility tractors coupled with increased supply aids the growth of the utility tractor market size.
The utility tractors are suitable for a range of applications including landscaping, lawn care, animal management, driveway maintenance, and digging foundations and ditches. Hydraulic tillers, box scrapers, blades, utility carts, and sprayers are the options for landscaping. With a rear-mounted blade attached to the utility tractor, gravel spreading or snow moving can be done for driveway maintenance.
Compact utility tractors can also be implemented in animal management by moving feed, cleaning stalls or pens, and other related tasks. This wider application coupled with constant technological advancements shows the potential of the utility tractors market.
The North American region is expected to hold a significant share in the utility tractors market owing to the rapid technological advancements and adoption of smart types of equipment by the farmer. Moreover, some of the leading utility tractor manufacturing companies are located in this region thus the product launch and availability of the utility tractors is significant. For instance, John Deere, Zetor, Nelson Tractor Company, and Ocala Tractor LLC are located in the North American region. Consequently, this region is predicted to show the highest market growth during the forecasted period.
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